I was talking with a college career counselor the other day and learned something I think will be useful to me: Tact. She was describing a common occurrence on her exuberantly Christian campus, which was a student’s penchant for ending job search letters with a religious sentiment. In this case, the student was saying something […]
2011 Summer Job Outlook for Teens
Today is the first day of spring, so it might seem like a bit early to start thinking about summer work. However, if you’re a teen or college student hoping to land a temporary job, you might want to start thinking about it now. According to The Courier-Journal, teen jobs this summer could, once again, […]
Want a Seasonal Alaskan Fishing Job? Start Looking Now!
If you’ve always dreamed of heading north to find an Alaskan fishing job, now’s the time to start your job search. Over the winter months, fewer companies hire workers, but as soon as winter starts to thaw, companies are on the lookout for new hires for the spring and summer. Salmon fishing crews are hiring […]
Seven Questions to Ask During a Job Interview
When preparing for a job interview, you might be most concerned with the questions the interviewer will ask you, but you should also think about any questions you might have about the company and position. After all, at the end of the interview, most employers ask, “Do you have any questions?” and if you say […]
Partners of the Unemployed Have Their Own Challenges
With all the attention paid to people who are out of work, it’s easy to forget that unemployment affects someone else very directly: the spouse or life partner of the unemployed worker. Having someone out of work in the household stresses out the other partner, while also shining a spotlight on the differences between the […]
Perfect Jobs for Self-Proclaimed Geeks
I’m a self-proclaimed geek. I love Doctor Who, video games, reading, and lots of other nerdy activities. So, today, I thought I’d give you some career paths you can consider if you’re a geek too! Many people who enjoy these types of activities get a job in IT, but there are other options as well, […]
Want to Work in Business? Check out These Schools!
Are you interested in a career in the business world? If so, head to a top business school – with this type of career path, the school you attend has more of an impact that it does in many industries. Give your resume a boost with an education from one of the best undergraduate business […]
Five Things to Research before Your Job Interview
You’ve probably heard people say that before a job interview you should do a little research about the company and the industry in general. That’s true – but when you get to the corporate website, how can you determine what information is important for you to know? Of course, every job is different, but here […]